How to Enhance a Yellow Diamond Engagement Rings’ Natural Assets

White diamonds are traditionally graded according to the four Cs; cut, clarity, colour and carat, with each factor regarded as equally important. However, in the world of coloured diamonds the greatest value is given to the gemstone’s colour. Consequently, designers of pink, blue or yellow diamond engagement rings utilize certain techniques to enhance this feature of the stone.

Start With the Stone

The most obvious and initial method of enhancing a diamond’s colour is to select a cut that will display this natural asset at its best. One of the most popular cuts for a white diamond is the round brilliant cut precisely because it reduces the appearance of colour, which is not typically desirable for these stones. Yellow diamonds on the other hand look best with a squarish shape such as a radiant, princess or oval cut, which maximises the amount of light reflected through the stone to highlight its colour. The Supporting Act

One of the best ways to truly enhance and display the colour of a yellow diamond ring is to consider the setting. Yellow diamond engagement rings can often be found with contrasting coloured gemstones surrounding the centre stone in an attempt to effectively highlight the play of colour. This technique can also apply to the choice of metal for the ring. Yellow gold will obviously add to the overall golden look of the ring and can make the diamond seem even more boldly coloured.

Professional jewellers and designers that understand the attributes of fancy yellow diamonds will have a bevy of techniques at their disposal that will help to increase the natural beauty of the stone and its primary asset. While yellow gold is an ideal choice for enhancing the brightness of the yellow gemstone it is not always the most popular choice amongst brides. Yellow diamond engagement rings that are set in white gold or platinum can actually have the stone held in place with a yellow gold basket that is imperceptible to the viewer. However, the yellow gold basket beneath the stone will naturally enhance its colour and saturation, and the contrast against the white of the band metal will create an even more dazzling effect.

Making the Most of the Assets

Many of these techniques not only increase a coloured engagement ring’s visual appeal but they can also be very cost effective in the long run. It is possible to purchase a more affordable yellow diamond with a lower intensity grade and then have it set in a way that will maximize its colour. The money saved can then go towards buying a larger stone or additional stones to surround the centrepiece.

Yellow diamond engagement rings are one of the most stunning style statements a bride can make. This colour of diamond is certainly the most accessible and viable option for your average couple hoping to stay within a reasonable budget. To make the most of a yellow diamond’s natural asset takes some planning and a few clever tricks of the trade, but the final result will be a magnificent and unique engagement ring that will be sure to turn heads.

Laura L Bolick is the founder of the F&L Designer Guides, compiled and written to help consumers choose a unique engagement ring design. From yellow diamond engagement rings to princess cuts and engraved bands, we have ideas and opinions covering all the options. Offering advice, tips and suggestions on how to choose that perfect ring, F&L will accompany you on every stage of your search to find the right designer.

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